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Title: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: C5Allroad on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:22:00: So I have this gift exchange going on in History class...
But there's a twist. It's not like buy something that you think the other person might like.
You need to buy something that either resembles U.S. History, or something about pop culture like a rubiks cube.

I have a $15 spending limit. And I don't think I'm allowed to use a rubiks because she gave the example of one.

I don't really know what to buy at this point. Nor do I know why I signed up for this. Although, I think it's a nice experience in giving.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:23:23: Go out and find a model M for $15. IBM counts as US history right?
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: C5Allroad on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:27:07: Not in my American History book lol.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:28:21: Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:27:07
Not in my American History book lol.

Bend the rules.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: FrostyToast on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:29:13: You have a $15 spending limit?!
My class has a $2 spending limit... I need to learn how to bake.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: C5Allroad on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:47:36: I need to buy this for a girl lol.
I'm trying to think about pop culture stuff at this point.
Given up on history aspect.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Skuloth on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:51:56: Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:47:36
I need to buy this for a girl lol.
I'm trying to think about pop culture stuff at this point.
Given up on history aspect.

Seeing as this is geekhack it would be infinitely better if it's keyboard related in some way. I really think finding and cleaning up a model M would be hilarious.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:53:21: $15 in POGS
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: radio_killah on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:00:40: Trying going to a thrift store or the salvation army? My cousin once bought a flame proof aviator jacket for like $12 once, but that's beside the point.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:10:38: I don't really have any ideas, but report back with what people come up with. I'm intrigued by this idea.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:14:15: Check out a few thrift stores and you are bound to stumble across some interesting "pop culture"

Otherwise, a vinyl LP with an amazing cover.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: BlueNalgene on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:16:09: ~~American Revolution Theme~~ Washington Crossing the Deleware Theme (for female recipient):

Postcard of Post-Battle (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colonial-Heroes-Thousand-Hessian-Prisoners-Series-II-No-25-c1900-/351221626676?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c670b734)

'Hessian' Brush Kit (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5pcs-Bamboo-Elaborate-Handle-Hessian-Bags-Brush-Sets-Loose-Paint-Makeup-Cosmetic-/281513929484?pt=US_Makeup_Brushes&hash=item418b89ab0c)

Betsy Ross Flag (http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMERICAN-FLAG-PATCH-new-USA-13-STAR-BETSY-ROSS-1776-EMBROIDERED-IRON-ON-US-LOGO-/351240924267?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51c7972c6b)

Annoying Flute for Patriotic Anthems (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wooden-Plastic-Kid-Piccolo-Flute-Musical-Instrument-Early-Education-Toy-/171534023604?pt=Educational_Toys_US&hash=item27f0397bb4)

Washington's Wooden Teeth (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1Pc-Womens-Girl-Wooden-Antistatic-Teeth-Combs-Natural-Hair-Care-Styling-Comb-NEW-/151460758811?pt=US_Hair_Care&hash=item2343c3c51b) syphilis not included.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Binge on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:16:35: Quote from: HUNTERANGEL121 on Fri, 05 December 2014, 15:22:00
So I have this gift exchange going on in History class...
But there's a twist. It's not like buy something that you think the other person might like.
You need to buy something that either resembles U.S. History, or something about pop culture like a rubiks cube.

I have a $15 spending limit. And I don't think I'm allowed to use a rubiks because she gave the example of one.

I don't really know what to buy at this point. Nor do I know why I signed up for this. Although, I think it's a nice experience in giving.

Pilot Varsity Fountain Pen. Fountain pens are iconic/historical.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: BlueNalgene on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:23:25: Train (http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAMES-5-Tender-RETIRED-2-pc-set-Thomas-Friends-Wooden-Train-Gullane-2001-/271641554645?pt=TV_Movie_Character_Toys_US&hash=item3f3f192ed5) + Dirt (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-40-lb-Top-Soil-TOP40N/205411619) = Underground Railroad!

Bonus Points if you bury it nearby and just have a map and a shovel.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: BlueNalgene on Fri, 05 December 2014, 16:35:11: Suffrage Movement Memorabilia

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Votes-for-Women-25mm-1-Pin-Badge-Button-Suffragette-Politics-Pankhurst-Vintage-/390562382947?pt=UK_Collectables_Badges_Patches_MJ&hash=item5aef550463 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Votes-for-Women-25mm-1-Pin-Badge-Button-Suffragette-Politics-Pankhurst-Vintage-/390562382947?pt=UK_Collectables_Badges_Patches_MJ&hash=item5aef550463)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Votes-For-Women-1-Inch-25mm-Pin-Button-Badge-Suffragette-Feminism-Equality-/351097196579?pt=UK_Collectables_Badges_Patches_MJ&hash=item51bf061023 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Votes-For-Women-1-Inch-25mm-Pin-Button-Badge-Suffragette-Feminism-Equality-/351097196579?pt=UK_Collectables_Badges_Patches_MJ&hash=item51bf061023)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUFFRAGETTE-VOTES-FOR-WOMEN-VINTAGE-IMAGE-CABOCHON-BROOCH-/281496835768?pt=UK_JewelleryWatches_WomensJewellery_Rings_SR&hash=item418a84d6b8 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUFFRAGETTE-VOTES-FOR-WOMEN-VINTAGE-IMAGE-CABOCHON-BROOCH-/281496835768?pt=UK_JewelleryWatches_WomensJewellery_Rings_SR&hash=item418a84d6b8)

ANTI Suffrage Movement Memorabilia, really piss her off.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cat-Comic-Postcard-Womens-Suffrage-Vote-Suffragist-Suffragettes-Voting-/351245599913?pt=Postcards_US&hash=item51c7de84a9 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cat-Comic-Postcard-Womens-Suffrage-Vote-Suffragist-Suffragettes-Voting-/351245599913?pt=Postcards_US&hash=item51c7de84a9)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-RARE-LITHO-CELLULOID-PINBACK-BUTTON-VOTE-NO-ON-WOMENS-SUFFRAGE-PIN-/221626980090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3399ff56fa (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-RARE-LITHO-CELLULOID-PINBACK-BUTTON-VOTE-NO-ON-WOMENS-SUFFRAGE-PIN-/221626980090?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3399ff56fa)

Not offensive enough? How about some trail of tears earrings?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-of-Tears-EARRINGS-Jewelry-INDIAN-on-Horse-CHEROKEE-INDIAN-theme-/371205760364?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566d96656c (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Trail-of-Tears-EARRINGS-Jewelry-INDIAN-on-Horse-CHEROKEE-INDIAN-theme-/371205760364?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566d96656c)

Like oppressing natives, but don't want to get a girl jewelry? Try this adorable little Custer on for size!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Custers-Last-Stand-Reenactment-Lt-Col-Custer-Plush-Souvenir-Doll-/171569446396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f255fdfc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Custers-Last-Stand-Reenactment-Lt-Col-Custer-Plush-Souvenir-Doll-/171569446396?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27f255fdfc)
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Novus on Fri, 05 December 2014, 17:16:47: History, taking the fun out of Christmas yet again.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: C5Allroad on Fri, 05 December 2014, 18:40:32: All nice stuff.

Suffrage stuff looks nice lol.

I wonder if there are anymore suffrage things. Like the movei Angels with iron jaws or something.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 05 December 2014, 23:11:01: Buy softcore pr0n dvd..

And say.. here's ur womens rights, right here...

/shock, awe, and silence sweeps over your classmates..

/drop dvd on ur recipient's desk.. hopefully female, remark, You're welcome..

OH man... wish I did this as a kid.. just to see everyone's reactions.. AT WORST. you get detention.. don't even gotta go.. just get a note from ur parents.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 05 December 2014, 23:20:27: Get her some lead army figures. There's like three levels of history in one package right there.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Hak Foo on Fri, 05 December 2014, 23:29:27: $15 could get you an interesting historic coin, particularly if you're willing to take a "cull" (damaged piece, usually only kept for collectors as a placeholder for a rare or expensive variety).

A large cent (issued up to 1857) could probably be had either "cull" or in a low grade for $15, and they're striking.

Example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1854-Braided-Hair-Large-Cent-Penny-VF-Details/321603533204?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27538%26meid%3D6398879d922444b5b4a82790afab9621%26pid%3D100009%26prg%3D11353%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 05 December 2014, 23:35:22: A keeping Up With the Kardashians DVD to prove the fall of Western civilization.

oh wait, they have to like it... hey, if they like the show it proves your point with supported data!
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Novus on Tue, 09 December 2014, 15:32:12: Buy her an apron.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: C5Allroad on Tue, 09 December 2014, 16:04:57: God know.

My teacher is a bit of a hardcore feminist.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Novus on Tue, 09 December 2014, 16:10:36: Buy her a fighting game. That's progress right there.
Title: Re: Class gift exchange....?
Post by: Lain1911 on Tue, 09 December 2014, 16:42:29: Buy her a bed sheet and tell her to make a fort out of it and laugh at all the boys in the 90's for not letting her in.